US Bridges

Greenacres Ave over Bronx River

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 2.3 MI E of Ardsley · Structure no. 000000003348750

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenacres Ave over Bronx River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Greenacres Ave over Bronx River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenacres Ave
CrossesBronx River
Location2.3 MI E of Ardsley
CountyWestchester County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.01012, -73.79579
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic11,557 by 2016
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenacres Ave over Bronx River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenacres Ave over Bronx River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Greenacres Ave over Bronx River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Greenacres Ave over Bronx River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greenacres Ave over Bronx River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.